1 Chronicles 6:6
New International Version
Uzzi the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah the father of Meraioth,

New Living Translation
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.

English Standard Version
Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth,

Berean Standard Bible
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,

King James Bible
And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

New King James Version
Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth;

New American Standard Bible
Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth,

NASB 1995
and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,

NASB 1977
and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,

Amplified Bible
and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,

Christian Standard Bible
Uzzi fathered Zerahiah; Zerahiah fathered Meraioth;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Uzzi fathered Zerahiah; Zerahiah fathered Meraioth;

American Standard Version
and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

English Revised Version
and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.

Good News Translation
Zerahiah, Meraioth,

International Standard Version
Uzzi fathered Zerahiah, Zerahiah fathered Meraioth,

Majority Standard Bible
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,

NET Bible
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth.

New Heart English Bible
and Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

World English Bible
Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth,

Young's Literal Translation
and Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ozi beget Zaraias, and Zaraias beget Maraioth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Uzzi conceived Zerahiah, and Zerahiah conceived Meraioth.

New American Bible
Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah. Zerahiah became the father of Meraioth.

New Revised Standard Version
Uzzi of Zerahiah, Zerahiah of Meraioth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Maro,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Azi begot Zerakhyah, and Zerakhyah begot Maru.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Uzzi begot Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begot Meraioth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ozi begot Zaraia, Zaraia begot Mariel;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
5Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, 6Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth, 7Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Numbers 3:27-28
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 26:57-58
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

1 Chronicles 9:14-15
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

2 Chronicles 29:12
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;

Nehemiah 12:22-23
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:23-24
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

Hebrews 7:27-28
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:1-2
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.


Treasury of Scripture

And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,

Zerahiah.

Ezra 7:4
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

Meraioth.

Nehemiah 12:15
Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














The sons of Levi
This phrase introduces the genealogy of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants were set apart for religious duties. The Levites were chosen by God to serve in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, emphasizing their unique role in Israelite worship and community life. The Hebrew root for Levi, "לֵוִי" (Levi), is associated with the idea of being joined or attached, reflecting the Levites' special connection to God and their service to Him.

Gershom
Gershom is the first son of Levi mentioned here. His name in Hebrew, "גֵּרְשֹׁם" (Gershom), can mean "a stranger there" or "expulsion." This name may reflect the transient nature of the Israelites' early history, as they were often sojourners in foreign lands. Gershom's descendants played a significant role in the religious life of Israel, particularly in the care and transportation of the Tabernacle during the wilderness wanderings.

Kohath
Kohath is the second son of Levi. His name, "קְהָת" (Kohath), is thought to mean "assembly" or "congregation." The Kohathites were entrusted with the most sacred duties among the Levites, including the care of the Ark of the Covenant and other holy furnishings of the Tabernacle. This highlights the importance of reverence and responsibility in serving God, as the Kohathites were required to handle these sacred objects with utmost care and respect.

Merari
Merari is the third son of Levi. His name, "מְרָרִי" (Merari), is derived from a root meaning "bitter" or "strength." The Merarites were responsible for the structural aspects of the Tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This reflects the diversity of roles within the body of believers, where each person has a unique contribution to make, whether in visible or behind-the-scenes capacities. The Merarites' work underscores the importance of a strong foundation in both physical and spiritual endeavors.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Uzzi
וְעֻזִּי֙ (wə·‘uz·zî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Zerahiah,
זְרַֽחְיָ֔ה (zə·raḥ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2228: Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites

Zerahiah
וּֽזְרַֽחְיָ֖ה (ū·zə·raḥ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2228: Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Meraioth,
מְרָיֽוֹת׃ (mə·rā·yō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4812: Meraioth -- descendant of Aaron, also a priestly family


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